And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Amram's wife was named Jochebed, and she was Levi's daughter, born to Levi while they were in Egypt. She gave birth to Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam for Amram.
This verse tells us the family background of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam - their parents were Amram and Jochebed, who was born in Egypt during the time of slavery.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 26, Moses conducts a second census of the Israelite tribes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after years in the wilderness. This verse traces the genealogy of the Levites, specifically identifying Jochebed as the daughter of Levi and the mother of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, who were born in Egypt during the Israelites' oppression. Their lineage underscores God's faithfulness in preserving a line of leaders for His people amidst hardship.
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